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Preparing for 21 st Century Workforce

Preparing for 21 st Century Workforce. Zjohnpu Mulbah Scientific Recruiter 913-981-5361. Kansas City Star Article Review. AGENDA. Intro to Aerotek/Aerotek as a resource 21 st Century Workforce Needs Setting Yourself up for Success

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Preparing for 21 st Century Workforce

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  1. Preparing for 21st Century Workforce ZjohnpuMulbah Scientific Recruiter 913-981-5361

  2. Kansas City Star Article Review AGENDA • Intro to Aerotek/Aerotek as a resource • 21st Century Workforce Needs • Setting Yourself up for Success • Resumes Overview • Interviewing • Questions Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  3. About Aerotek 200+ throughout the U.S., Canada & Europe Headquartered in Hanover, Md. Non-franchised, so all offices are nationally integrated Top Military Friendly Employers List 2012, G.I. Jobs Best of Staffing Talent List 2012, Inavero Best Staffing Firms to Work 2011, Staffing Industry Analysts

  4. Kansas City Star Article Review AEROTEK AS A RESOURCE • Over 300 Offices nationwide. • Industry Experts. • Networked with Premier Companies. • 100% Free Resource. • Provide you with satisfying and challenging • career opportunities. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  5. Kansas City Star Article Review AEROTEK AS A RESOURCE • People. Fit. Perfectly. • Match your skills, goals, and objectives to • a company, culture, and location that are • right for you. • Step by Step Coaching. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  6. Aerotek Divisions ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL AVIATION Business Aviation Commercial Aviation Federal Agencies Architecture & Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Services Environmental & Remediation ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIAL Aerospace & Defense Automotive Electronics Manufacturing Medical Products & Devices Software Engineering Distribution & Warehouse Manufacturing & Production Operations & Facilities Management Skilled Trades PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENERGY Administrative Health Services Call centers Corporate Locations Financial Services Insurance Services Shared Service Centers Nuclear Power Oil & Gas Power Generation Renewable Energy Stephen James SCIENTIFIC Applied Health Services Clinical Research Consumer & Chemical Products Food & Beverage Life Sciences Accounting Finance

  7. Kansas City Star Article Review Kansas City Star Article Review Skills mismatch hinders the hiring of new graduates, survey finds By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star • 53% of US employer will hire 2013 graduates this year • Widespread dissatisfaction with the graduates’ perceived job readiness • Lack of basic English skills in grammar and spelling • Short in math and computation • Fault grads’ spoken English • Lack of reading comprehension • The biggest complaint by hirers was that the graduates lacked “professionalism” or “work ethic,” a deficiency listed by half of those surveyed. Nearly half detected a lack of “business acumen.” • One positive perception of the new grads by half the employers surveyed: They are “more likely to be tech-savvy” compared with other job seekers. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  8. USA Today Article Review Kansas City Star Article Review 21st Century Workforce Needs • Generation Y-The Millennials… • They're young, smart, brash. They may wear flip-flops to the • office or listen to iPods at their desk. They want to work, but • they don't want work to be their life. • This is Generation Y, a force of as many as 70 million, and the • first wave is just now embarking on their careers — taking • their place in an increasingly multigenerational workplace • Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  9. Kansas City Star Article Review 21st Century Workforce Needs • CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL WORKFORCE • Professional • Reliable • Dependable • Self-Motivated • Driven • Competitive • “Whatever it Takes” mentality to get the job done • Ultra Focused Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  10. Kansas City Star Article Review Key to Success • How will you set yourself apart from your peers? • Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or clubs • Take on leadership roles within those activities and/or clubs • Identify a mentor • Shadow Professionals • Apply for Internships • Volunteer within your community • Further your education within your specific discipline of interest • Network! Network! Network! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  11. Kansas City Star Article Review Start the Hunt • The Best Job is not Advertised. • Clarify Your Goal. • Do Your Homework. -Research Your Industry -Research Prospective Companies Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  12. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 • Facts • What to do Before you Write your Resume • Overview of Resume Writing • Resume Content • Additional Information • References • Tips Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  13. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Facts: • This is one of the most important documents that you will • ever create. • Employers spend approximately 30 seconds reviewing • your resume. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  14. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Facts: • What is a Resume? • A resume is a one to two page summary of your education and technical aptitude which highlights your experience and accomplishments. • What is the purpose of a Resume? • To secure an INTERVIEW! • To sell yourself! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  15. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 What to do Before you Write your Resume: • Know your Skills – Write them down! • Know your Objective – What are you trying to portray? • Know your Audience – Are you sending it to the right person? Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  16. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Overview: • Keep it Simple and Conventional • Highlight your Skills and Experience that are appropriate for the position. • Tailor your Resume to the Job for which you are Applying and Establish if your Skills fit the need of the Employer. • USE Action Words. (Perform, Ensure, Analyze, Develop, Implement, etc.) • USE Reverse Chronological Order (Most Recent Experiences First) • Make sure that it is Neat, Grammatically Correct, Concise, and Consistent Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  17. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Resume Content: • NAME (BOLD CAPS), address, phone number, e-mail… • Be sure that your voice mail has a professional greeting. • Make sure that people answering the phone are aware of the fact that you are looking for a job. • Include as many ways for people to get in touch with you as possible. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  18. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Resume Content: • OBJECTIVE (optional) State Your Goal To obtain a senior research position as a molecular biologist with a growing biotechnology firm. NOTE: If your skills are properly outlined, an objective should be already clear, thus making this section unnecessary. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  19. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Resume Content: • EDUCATION • University, city, state. *Most important for recent grads…include is reverse chronological order if more than one University of Degree. • Degree (write it out, Bachelor of Science) • Major, and minor • Date of Graduation • Special projects or rewards • GPA if 3.0 or over • Relevant Coursework IN COLUMNS! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  20. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Resume Content: 4) WORK EXPERIENCE: • Title • Organization • Location • Dates • Achievements (Remember to use ACTION WORDS!) • DO NOT USE: “I worked, I did, I feel, me, my, or mine.” Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  21. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Resume Content: • 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • SKILLS…highlight skills that may enhance your candidacy potential. Hewlett Packard GC 6890, Waters HPLC with Millennium Software, etc. • COMPUTER SKILLS (“Microsoft Applications” is a very nice way to summarize all the frequently used programs utilized. Include software that run instrumentation.) • ACTIVITIES and MEMBERSHIPS…ACS President 1998-present Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  22. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 Resume Content: • REFERENCES Available upon Request. They should appear as a separate page which includes employer, title, address, and phone numbers. NOTE: Make sure that the people you have listed as references are aware of the fact that people will be calling them. 7) PUBLICATIONS Available upon Request. They should also appear as a separate page. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  23. Kansas City Star Article Review Resume Writing 101 • Resume Writing Tips • Choose a legible Type Face (Times New Roman or arial • preferred) • White or Off-White Paper ONLY • Use a Laser Printer • Do NOT Staple • Use a Font Size of 10 to 14 • Do NOT use Italics, Script, or Underlining • USE Bold and Capitals • Do NOT use Graphics • Do NOT get fancy • Do NOT use auto formats • Do NOT include personal information Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  24. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview • Goals • Preparation • Types • Styles of Interviews • Styles of Interviewers • Stages • Do’s • Don’ts • Closing the Interview • Salary Negotiation • Follow Through Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  25. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Candidate Goals: • To Learn about the Company • To Determine if this is the Job for You • To make a Good Impression on the Employer Interviewer Goals: • Find the Top Talent to fill their Position • Assess the Candidates Skills • Assess the Personality of the individual Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  26. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview IMPORTANT FACT: It is not necessarily the person who has the best skills that gets the job, but the person who interviews the best DOES GET THE JOB! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  27. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Preparation Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail! RESEARCH the company. Before you go to the interview, you should have gathered everything that you can about the company, the industry, and especially the facility you are interviewing at. Make sure that you have visited their website! This will certainly distinguish you from competitors! Know Where You Are Going! Make sure that you get good directions and that you arrive ~15 minutes early Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  28. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Preparation Dress Professionally (There is only one chance to make a first impression!) Practice…think about questions that will most likely be asked and make sure that you have a solid answer to these questions. Ask a friend to help you out, perhaps even your favorite recruiter! Know Who You Will Be Meeting With and their Role within the Company Know the Position that you are interviewing for and What Skills you possess to perform the job! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  29. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Styles of Interviews • Question and Answer • Open Ended/Non-Directive – Focus on your personal attributes, personality, and skills • Stress – Used to determine how you are able to cope under pressure. A typical question would be “What makes you think you would be good for this company?” Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  30. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Styles of Interviewers Director/Driver – Short on time, get to the point, do not elaborate, just answer the questions! Interactive/Social – Personal…this person wants to get to know you, likes to talk about themselves (Let Them), wants to see how your personality will mesh with theirs, goes into depth on skills and personality Analytical Thinker – Very Technical, be prepared to answer very technically! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  31. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview • Stages 1)Introduction: - Develop a rapport - Establish a common ground - Know your level of communication Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion • Sharing of Information: • -Technical (Skills and Expertise) • - Probing (Interests and Goals) More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing 3)Closing: -Questions and Answers - Next Contact - Leave a good Final Impression

  32. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview DO: • Give a Firm Handshake • Make Eye Contact • Smile • Listen…Always answer the question! If you do not understand the question, ask for clarification. Give brief, yet informative answers, do not elaborate. • Show interest and Passion in your last position and accomplishments Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  33. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview DO: • Laugh at their jokes • Be able to Talk about everything you put on your resume • Know your Strengths and Weaknesses…let others be responsible for your praises, ie. I have been told in my performance evaluations that I am… • Be Prepared to Ask Questions…Ask every person that you interview with at least one question. It shows that you are interested in them and the company Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  34. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Don’t: • Make a negative comment about past employers or co-workers • Over-elaborate or get off on a tangent • Mumble…shows lack of confidence • Pretend you know more than you do • Ask questions regarding salary, benefits, vacation time, etc. Sell yourself and your willingness to perform the job at hand. You will trust that the company will compensate you appropriately. • Chew Gum Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  35. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Closing the Interview: 1) Ask unanswered questions. Some appropriate questions are: - How do you evaluate performance? - Do you see anything in my background that would prevent me from performing this job? Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  36. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Closing the Interview 2) If you want the job, don’t be afraid to ask for it! • So what’s the next step? • When can I start? 3)Always remember to Thank the interviewers for their time. Make sure your give them another firm handshake. Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  37. Kansas City Star Article Review The Interview Follow Through: • Send a Thank You note. • If you do not hear from them within the • agreed upon timeframe, then call! Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

  38. Kansas City Star Article Review QUESTIONS Aerotek’s 2012 revenue was $5.1 Billion Additional Questions? Send to: zmulbah@aerotek.com More than 200 Aerotek offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe Privately owned; non-franchised #1 U.S. Provider of Engineering and Clinical and Scientific Staffing #2 U.S. Provider of Industrial and Office/Clerical Staffing

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